GENERAL INFORMATION
Summer training is commonly referred to as summer camp by cadets. The 7 Army Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) across Canada offer a variety of exciting and dynamic training courses. Some are located in unique settings such as the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and north of 60° in Whitehorse, Yukon. Others offer specialized training, such as Connaught CTC where the training centre’s focal point is advanced training in marksmanship.
Regardless of where a cadet goes for summer training, he or she is certain to have a fun and rewarding summer. Summer training offers, for some, an opportunity to travel internationally while for others it means meeting new people from across Canada while learning.
Some important points about cadet summer training:
- All cadets applying for Army cadet summer training must be medically fit and submit an application for summer training. These applications are reviewed by the Training Officer and Commanding Officer. The CO will review all applications and either recommended them up the chain of command, or declined them for not meeting criteria or being an unsatisfactory applicant.
- Due to the remote location of some Cadet Training Centres (CTCs), cadets with severe allergies or other medical conditions that may require rapid medical attention may be precluded from attending certain courses.
- Applicants must have parent/guardian consent, and must be recommended by their Commanding Officer (CO).
- The cadet must have successfully completed the required training level, and also meet any other prerequisite(s) specific to the course(s) for which the application is made.
- A cadet’s 19th birthday must occur after the return travel date.
- In all cases, the cadet must have demonstrated an interest in, and aptitude for, further Army cadet training.
- Cadets who report for summer training and are found not to meet course prerequisites may be re-coursed or returned to unit, at the discretion of the CTC CO.
- A training bonus of $10 per day is paid to every cadet for each day of training they complete (to a weekly maximum of $60, and a course maximum of $360). Depending on the course and CTC, this may be paid upon completion of the course, or portions of the bonus may be paid during the course.
- Staff Cadets are paid a daily rate, varying depending on their rank, starting at $68/day and up to $92/day.
COURSE DATES
Note: Course dates do not include travel days.
Leadership & Challenge - 11 Jul 2021 - 20 Aug 2021
Fullbore Marksman Phase 1 - 11 Jul 2021 - 20 Aug 2021
Fullbore Marksman Phase 2 - 11 Jul 2021 - 20 Aug 2021
Basic Expedition - 18 Jul 2021 - 6 Aug 2021
Expedition Instructor - 18 Jul 2021 - 27 Aug 2021
Virtual Courses will run either 3 or 6 weeks. Participants can typically expect to attend up to 3 sessions per week, for up to two hours each. Cadet will be expected to do some offline activities between sessions.
5 Jul 21 - 13 Aug 21
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
AVAILABLE COURSES
In Person Training
The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of expedition training, building upon what has been taught in Red Star of the Corps program. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills, and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to the various aspects of a 5-day Expedition, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue Expedition training opportunities at the Corps and on the Expedition Instructor Course.
Prerequisites: Must be medically fit, have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun, and be motivated to pursue expedition training.
Training Centres: Vernon, BC
The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for Expedition activities within the Army cadet program. The aim will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that offers ample opportunity for practical application during a 18-day Expedition. The cadets will learn advanced theoretical and technical skills required to assist in the delivery of Expedition Training at the Corps. This course will ensure the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Corps and as staff cadets.
Prerequisites: Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun and have achieved the overall fitness incentive level bronze.
Training Centres: Vernon, BC
The aim of this six week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for Expedition activities within the Army cadet program. The aim will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that offers ample opportunity for practical application. The cadets will learn advanced theoretical and technical skills required to assist in the delivery of Expedition Training at the Corps. This course will ensure the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Corps and as staff cadets.
Prerequisites: Must be medically and physically fit, have no participation limitations which may preclude them from participating in intense level adventure training activities in remote locations and in high altitudes, have achieved minimum the Bronze Level of the Cadet Fitness Assessment Incentive Level, be motivated to pursue outdoor leadership and adventure training activities, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun. Priority will be given to those cadets with a higher ranking in the National Star of Excellence (NSE).
Training Centre: Rocky Mountain (Cochrane, AB)
The aim of this six week course is to develop a specialist with the attitude, skills and subject matter knowledge required to participate in competitive fullbore marksmanship as an individual competitor. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to participate as a largebore 5.56mm rifle competitor. The cadet will participate in the Canadian National Cadet Fullbore Championship.
Prerequisites: Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun, be motivated to pursue marksmanship training and be selected based on participation on the Basic Marksmanship Course, their standing on the Zone Level of the Canadian Cadet Marksmanship Championship and a postal return of their top 6 air rifle grouping targets.
Training Centre: Connaught (Ottawa, ON)
The aim of this seven-week course is to develop a specialist with the attitude, skills and subject matter knowledge required to participate in competitive fullbore marksmanship as a member of a competitive team. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to participate as a largebore 7.62mm rifle competitor. The cadet will participate in the Canadian National Cadet Fullbore Championship, the Ontario Rifle Associations’ Provincial Fullbore Championship and the Dominion of Canada Rifle Associations’ National Fullbore Championship.
Prerequisites: Must be medically fit, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun 15, be motivated to pursue marksmanship training and be invited to attend based on their standing on the Fullbore Marksman Phase I Course.
Training Centres: Connaught (Ottawa, ON)
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